A public meeting will be held at 6:30 p.m. on Wednesday, Dec. 9, at Meadow Lane Elementary for input on the development of the Meadow Lane Trail. The trail will run from Stratton Oaks subdivision to Ridgeview Road, connecting with the Johnson County Gary Haller Trail. This meeting will cover the design and construction schedule and allow for attendees to give their input on the development. »

A new farmers’ market will open at the Olathe Community Center, 1205 E. Kansas City Rd., on Saturday, Dec. 5. Each date will feature eight vendors selling a variety of items including farm fresh eggs, honey, homemade goods and more. »

Wild West Days will be held 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Saturday, and 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Sunday at the Olathe historic site, 1200 E. Kansas City Rd. Family friendly admission is $5/person ages 5 & up or five people for $20; youth ages 4 and under are free. Food will be available for purchase. Some games and activities have an additional fee. »

The City of Olathe will hold the inaugural Olathe Charities 5K on Saturday, Oct. 10 at Frontier Park, benefitting local charities.
Olathe Charities 5K is now accepting applications from local organizations looking for a fun and easy fundraiser. Selected organizations receive $20 per runner who designate that they are running on behalf of the charity. Organizations with 501c3 status are encouraged to learn more and fill out the online application form.
Runners can register online or call 913-971-8563 with code 11355. Discount registration is $40.00 through Sept. 26, $45 from Sept. 27 to Oct. 9, and $50 the day of the race.
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